LOS ANGELES: Australian actor Hugh Jackman, 40, was named the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by People magazine on November 19, topping the annual list ahead of Daniel Craig who came

in at number two, and past favourites like Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon.

People described Jackman on its website as a 6ft 2in brawny triple threat who can “sing, dance, and wield a weapon”.

“You can’t go wrong with Jackman,” People correspondent Michelle Beadle told CBS. “He’s Australian, first of all. He’s adorable. He’s got one of the best bodies ever. And he’s a family man. We all love that. He’s not on the party scene. He loves his children, he loves his wife. He likes to stay home and make pancakes. He’s almost too perfect!”